Cunningham's Gap, 18 January 2020

Early Morning Nature Ramble

Let's hope the rainforest looks as good as this.
The Christmas Orchids should be in flower
along the Box Forest Track

This outing is totally dependent on weather and access. 
We try to find a cool venue for this early morning walk and we have scheduled our outing at The Gap again which is easy walking, provides lush cool cover (we hope), a variety of habitats for birds, and usually plenty of other attractions such as fungi, insects, scenery and opportunities for the photographers. We hope that we have had plenty of rain by that time but, if not, an assessment will be made at a later date to see if this is a suitable venue.
Time: 6am for 6.30 am start

Where: Cunningham's Gap Rainforest Circuit and Box Forest Track

Directions: Make your way to the carpark at the top of Cunninghams Gap. Be careful turning across the traffic into the carpark.

Activities: We will check out the Rainforest Circuit first. Easy circuit walk but at our leisurely pace, we should complete this part of the walk by 8 am. We will then drive to the picnic area at West Gap Creek for a cuppa/breakfast and more bird watching. Some people may wish to do the longer walk from the top down to the picnic area and transport can be arranged to retrieve your car later. After morning tea/breakfast we will lead those wishing to participate, on a walk across the creek and along the Forest Box Track.

Level of Fitness: easy, graded tracks

Facilities: Toilets in both carpark and picnic area. There are picnic tables but they are out in the open and we generally tend to find a cool spot in the shade.

What to Bring: Breakfast, morning tea and lunch (if you stay longer). Carry water on your walks but we will return to cars for food and cuppas. Chairs, cameras, binocs, reference books, hats, sunscreen and tick spray.

Upon Arrival: Please register in the Attendance Book and pay your $2 per person participant fee. 
Please check again closer to the date as we may have to change this venue. Currently the park is closed until 10th January.

December Outing - Christmas Break-up, Boonah

Date: Saturday, 14th December 2019
Time: From 3.00 pm onwards
Meal: The Break-up meal will be a ‘bring and share’ BBQ as usual. Just bring your own meat and drinks, a salad and dessert to share and maybe a few ‘nibblies’ for the tables. Bring your own crockery and cutlery.
Seating, tables, fridge, urn and BBQ are provided. Tea and coffee are provided. There will be a table available for club photos, and ‘show and tell’ items.
Activities: You can just sit and socialize, admire the view, watch the resident kangaroos, or do a bit of birdwatching from your chair. 
The data projector and laptop will be set up for use by members to entertain us with short presentations they may wish to share. Of course, the Candid Camera, has also been in action throughout the year and it always manages to capture members doing something or other that they themselves cannot even remember doing!
Cost: To assist with venue hiring costs, there will be a charge of $4 per person.
The Breakup is always an opportunity for those members who no longer are able to participate in club field outings, to catch up with their friends in the FFNC! We look forward to seeing you there!

If you want to know more, email us. The address is in the left-hand margin.